3:00 am
Up early this morning to prepare for a 4:30 am ESL class. 4:30 am Arizona time is 7:30 pm China time. The student was awesome and speaks English pretty well already. She was speaking to both me and her mother, switching back and forth from Chinese to English with no hesitation. It just amazes me at how quickly she can transition from the Chinese language to the English language.
I am also a student, finishing up my teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education at Pima Community College. And one thing I've learned in my classes is that kids who are bilingual show improved brain function, problem solving skills, creativity, resourcefulness and better academic performance. I don't understand why learning a second language isn't mandatory in the U.S. It can only have positive results.
Take care,
Teresa, still a misfit at 60
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